Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (24 motions)
22 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the regular and confidential minutes of the regular session of Council dated March 27, 2023 be approved. That the minutes of the special sessions of Council dated March 31 and April 4, 2023 be approved. That the minutes of the planning and development session of Council dated April 17, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the budget committee size and composition be amended to reflect a membership of all Council Members and that revisions to the Procedure By-law affecting this change be brought forward and presented at the Council meeting in late spring and that notice requirements be waived with regard to this amendment. Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall Seconded by Councillor Elgar That the motion moved by Councillor Lishchyna and seconded by Councillor Knoll be
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Deferred
That the remaining recommendations of the Budget Committee meeting of April 18, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That this meeting proceed into a Committee of the Whole session.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor Xie
Carried
That the Delegation of Municipal Powers and Duties Policy be approved. That the Cemetery Services Policy be approved, and that updates to the related procedures be received: Cemetery Operations - Exchange of Interment Rights Procedure; Cemetery Operations - Payment Procedure; and Cemetery Operations - Transfer of Interment Rights Procedure. That the existing rates and fees for Cemetery Operations, as listed in the report from the Clerk’s department, dated April 11, 2023, be approved, effective immediately, and such fees be included the 2023 Rates and Fees schedules.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That the Tax Levy By-law 2023-041, a by-law to provide for the levying of rates for the year 2023, as attached to the report of the Finance Department, be approved; and, That the net levy requirement be increased to $239,760,700 and a transfer to the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve in the amount of $241,400 be approved to keep the overall tax levy increase at 6.07% in accordance with Council’s resolution.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That By-law 2023-032, a by-law to authorize a 2023 tax rebate to eligible senior property owners, as attached to the report of the Finance department, be passed.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That By-law 2023-026, a by-law to amend Lot Maintenance By-law 2017-008, as amended, respecting feeding wildlife, attached as Appendix A to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated April 11, 2023, be passed.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That Life Ring Stations and Unsupervised Beach signs be installed at Lakeside Park, Coronation Park, Bronte Beach Park and South Shell Park.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That the annual statement of remuneration and expenses paid to members of Council and appointed members of the Committee of Adjustment prepared by the Finance Department, in accordance with Section 284 of the Municipal Act, 2001, be received.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That the confidential report dated April 24, 2023, from the Human Resources Department, be received.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That the report titled Delegation of Municipal Powers and Duties, dated April 11, 2023, from the Legal Department, be received. That By-law 2023-021, a by-law to delegate certain powers and duties under the Municipal Act, 2001 , S.O. 2001 c.25, the Planning Act , R.S.O. 1990 c. P. 13, and other Acts, and to repeal By-law 2021-077, as amended, and to repeal By-law 2012-013, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the staff report dated April 11, 2023, entitled 202 2 Financial Results and Surplus Disposition from the Finance department, be received. That the transfers to and from the Reserves and Reserve Funds and transactions contained in the report dated April 11, 2023 from the Finance department be approved. That the $10.51 million surplus less any required year-end adjustments be transferred to the Capital Reserve. That the 2023 capital budget be amended to add $325,000 to project 52212104 Memorial Park Special Project, funded from the Community Benefits Charge reserve fund (with collections under the former section 37 Bonus Zoning), for various lighting items in the park. That the resurfacing of lower lot F to create additional parking spaces be funded from project 53511605 Lot Maintenance and Repair. That the 2023 capital budget in project 46312304 Kinoak Arena - Concrete, Dasher Boards, Doors, Glass be used for the Glen Abbey Blue rink replacement work given the updated condition of the two rinks and that the project be renamed to Glen Abbey - Blue Rink Concrete, Dasher Boards, Glass. That $448,515 be transferred from the Capital Reserve to project 52220901 Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park Staff to close the project. That an additional 2024 Budget Committee meeting be approved for July 11, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. to appoint the 2024 Budget Committee chair and to receive the 2024 Budget Forecast report.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That Applicants 1 – 6 as noted in the confidential memo from staff in Appendix B be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term May 1, 2023 to November 14, 2026, or until their successors are appointed.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That this committee rise and report.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the report and recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That in accordance with Section 2(2) of the Procedure By-law, Section 14.1(2) of the Procedure By-law be waived to permit consideration of the Notice of Motion regarding Item 16.1 - Asian Heritage Month, upon its introduction this evening.
Moved by Councillor Xie, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
WHEREAS in May 2002, the Government of Canada declared May as Asian Heritage Month which is celebrated across Canada to commemorate the contributions of Asians to Canadian society; WHEREAS Oakville is a culturally diverse community with a significant Asian population, according to the 2021 census, more than half of Oakville’s foreign-born immigrant population were born in Asian countries; WHEREAS the upcoming month of May is Asian Heritage Month in Oakville and it presents an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of Asian Canadians to the social, economic, and cultural fabric of Oakville and Canada as a whole; WHEREAS we must commit to taking concrete steps to address and eliminate discrimination, racism, and hate crimes in our community and acknowledge the ongoing discrimination and racism that many members of the Asian community continue to face; WHEREAS the most positive step we can take is to provide the opportunity for Oakville residents to learn more about and understand the diverse cultures and traditions of Asian Canadians and to engage in cross-cultural dialogue and exchange; WHEREAS the town of Oakville currently provides programming to recognize Asian Heritage month as part of the Recreation and Culture programs and the Oakville Public Library programs. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT through the town ongoing work on our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Multi-Year Plan and the Events Plan that we consider options to enhance programs which rec
Moved by Councillor Xie, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
1. That the Delegation of Municipal Powers and Duties Policy be approved. 2. That the Cemetery Services Policy be approved, and that updates to the related procedures be received: a. Cemetery Operations - Exchange of Interment Rights Procedure; b. Cemetery Operations - Payment Procedure; and c. Cemetery Operations - Transfer of Interment Rights Procedure. 3. That the existing rates and fees for Cemetery Operations, as listed in the report from the Clerk’s department, dated April 11, 2023, be approved, effective immediately, and such fees be included the 2023 Rates and Fees schedules.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
1. The report from the Parks and Open Space department dated April 11, 2023, be received. 2. That Council approve an evening fishing pilot program as outlined within the report and staff report back to Council Q1 2024.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
1. That the staff report dated April 11, 2023, entitled 2022 Financial Results and Surplus Disposition from the Finance department, be received. Council Minutes - April 24, 2023 2. That the transfers to and from the Reserves and Reserve Funds and transactions contained in the report dated April 11, 2023 from the Finance department be approved. 3. That the $10.51 million surplus less any required year-end adjustments be transferred to the Capital Reserve. 4. That the 2023 capital budget be amended to add $325,000 to project 52212104 Memorial Park Special Project, funded from the Community Benefits Charge reserve fund (with collections under the former section 37 Bonus Zoning), for various lighting items in the park. 5. That the resurfacing of lower lot F to create additional parking spaces be funded from project 53511605 Lot Maintenance and Repair. 6. That the 2023 capital budget in project 46312304 Kinoak Arena - Concrete, Dasher Boards, Doors, Glass be used for the Glen Abbey Blue rink replacement work given the updated condition of the two rinks and that the project be renamed to Glen Abbey - Blue Rink Concrete, Dasher Boards, Glass. 7. That $448,515 be transferred from the Capital Reserve to project 52220901 Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park Staff to close the project. 8. That an additional 2024 Budget Committee meeting be approved for July 11, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. to appoint the 2024 Budget Committee chair and to receive the 2024 Budget Forecast report.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That Applicants 1 – 6 as noted in the confidential memo from staff in Appendix B be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term May 1, 2023 to November 14, 2026, or until their successors are appointed. Council Minutes - April 24, 2023
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the motion moved by Councillor Lishchyna and seconded by Councillor Knoll be
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Elgar